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Guest Post: Rhonda Allison Skincare Products Review

Hi, all!  Guest blogger Mel here!   I’m here to tell you all about my skin care routine!  Our faces are the first impression that others get, so it is super important to take care of them.

I have always had really good skin that doesn’t break out a lot – I know, I know, you hate me.  That is, until I moved to New York City.  My skin became awful!  I broke out everywhere, and I needed to fix it.  I tried doing everything – even washing my face 3 or 4 times a day.  Nothing worked until I found my skin savior: Rhonda Allison products.  Whenever I get a facial, the facialist always tells me how much they love Rhonda Allison and they don’t try to push their salon’s products on me.

I start out each day by cleansing with the Rhonda Allison Citrus Gel Cleanser.  It is their least harsh cleanser, and leaves my skin feeling so fresh!  I just wet my face and put a small amount on my fingertip.  The greatest thing is that when you want more bubbles, you just splash more water on your face, not more cleanser.  I have their largest bottle (120 ml), and it has lasted over a year, using it twice a day.  And it’s perfect for all skin types!

Once a week or so I mix things up and use the Rhonda Allison Beta Green Tea Cleanser, which has just a bit more of a kick.  But if you have dry skin you should probably stay away from this.

Afterwards I wait about five minutes just to enjoy the nice clean feeling.  Then I follow up by using the RhondaAllison eZinc Protection Cream.  I love it because it is a moisturizer and sun protector all in one!  And it has anti-oxidants!  It is SPF 18 so is perfect as daily protection against the sun.  If you don’t currently wear sun protection everyday, start doing so now!  Most wrinkles are due to sun exposure!!!

That is my morning routine.  Super simple, but also super important!

At night I again wash my face with the Citrus Gel Cleanser and then follow it up by using the Rhonda Allison Blemish Complex Cream.  This is by far my favorite product.  It is the perfect acne fighter.  I apply it all over my face, although it is also good for spot treatments as well.  It can also be used in the mornings, but I prefer using it in the evening because that is when more facial cells are replaced.  Rhonda Allison also has a Blemish Serum, but I have found it to be a bit too harsh on my face.

In the winter I sometimes substitute a moisturizer for the Blemish Complex Cream.  I currently use the Mare’s Milk Moisturizer, but it has been discontinued.  The next time I order I am going to try out either the Rhonda Allison Ultra Hydration Cream or the Rhonda Allison Moisture AuLait.  I have it narrowed down to these two because the Ultra Hydration Cream is supposed to increase moisture by 300% and the Moisture Au Lait has olive oil in it, which is super good for skin.  (Sometimes I put olive oil on my feet with a cotton ball, put on socks, and then head to bed.)

So there you have it!  My daily skin care routine!  Not a ton of salons in my area carry Rhonda Allison, so I just order it online.

And for a special treat, try these Basin White Salt Scrubs.  All of my friends have recently been telling me how soft my skin is.  Although my Danish heritage is probably the main reason for it, this product gives me an extra kick.  The scrub separates, so I mix it up with a spoon and then rub it all over my body while standing in the shower.  After a few minutes I turn the shower on and rinse it off.  It leaves my skin soooo soft!  But here is the most important part: like they told me before going in the Dead Sea, do not shave beforehand!  Otherwise your skin will burn, burn, burn!

 

I hope you enjoyed my guest blog post!

What's in my March Teen Vogue Birchbox?

Hey guys!  Even though I received it about three weeks ago, I'm still loving my Teen Vogue March Birchbox!  Lots of full-sized products in my $10 box!!  Here's the link to my first Birchbox post that explains a bit about what the Birchbox service is all about.  

Here's what was in my March Birchbox:

Annick Goutal Petite Cherie perfume - full size is $85 for 50 ml

Essie Luxeffects Nail Polish - $8.00 for 0.5 oz  (instead of just a sample, I got a full-size one in my Birchbox - amazing!! Birchbox is great like that)

Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control Blotting Papers - full size is $18 for 100 sheets

Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint - $24 for 0.08 fl oz  (ALSO received a full-sized one in my box)

Twistband Hair Ties - full size is $10 for 6 bands

Benefit Cosmetics Some Kind-A Gorgeous Review

Hi everyone!  Sorry I've been gone for a while.  Among other things, I recently purchased some products about a month ago at Sephora, and I'd like to give you my first impressions of the ones from one of my favorite brands:  Benefit Cosmetics.  These are also available on Amazon, so I'll link to both Sephora and Amazon.  I'm going to copy the product claims from the Sephora website.

Overall, I'm loving all of these products because they have ADORABLE packaging, scents, and the products generally live up to their claims.  I'm going to review them one by one in separate posts since I'm short on time lately :)

Some Kind-A Gorgeous:  The Foundation Faker

 

What it is:

A sheer, oil-free, cream-to-powder complexion perfector.

What it is formulated to do:

This lightweight, translucent, foundation-like product smoothes out imperfections and evens skin tone with a silky, smooth finish that's super natural and super gorgeous.

Size: 0.34 oz

Price:  $29

Instructions:  

Apply evenly over the entire face with clean fingertips for a sheer, natural finish or with the accompanying sponge for additional coverage.

My Review:  

This product comes in three shades - Lite, Medium, and Deep.  Medium is supposed to be able to match most skin tones, but I am pretty pale so I started out using the Lite.  Lite turned out to be toooo pale for me, so I exchanged it for the Medium and it matches really well.  

This is a cream-to-powder product, so it feels slick in the pan, feels pretty dewy on your face at first, and quickly dries on your face to a silky baby powder-like consistency.  I also don't think that this would be the best for oily skin since its not very mattifying, and I don't think this would be the best for very dry skin since its not very moisturizing - luckily I have pretty normal skin, so it's just about right.  

This is a sheer coverage foundation, so don't expect it to cover up dark spots or acne or scars - I would recommend this for use on pretty clear skin in the summer just to even out your complexion.  It leaves a very natural finish.  You definitely still need to use a concealer for undereyes and blemishes. 

Its in a pretty big plastic compact with a mirror and a sponge, which works just fine, but I prefer my Sigma F80 or F84 or my Beauty Blender (click here for my review) because they work faster and leave a slighly better finish.  The packaging is pretty adorable - it looks like an old school record. 

Overall, I like Benefit Cosmetics Some Kind-a Gorgeous. I think that it's not a product that will work for everyone or at all times.  Definitely try this one out in stores before purchasing.  You can also purchase a mini 0.06oz version from Sephora in the Medium shade to try out!